JP6959071B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of performing a game.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display area capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display area, the gaming state (game). The state of the machine. Therefore, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information in the variable display area, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the player sets the game state to the predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

The game value means that the payout of prize balls and the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine are advantageous for the player who is likely to win a prize, and are advantageous for the player. It is to generate the right to become a state and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the effect symbol (identification information) started in the variable display area based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If so, a "big hit" will occur. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which the hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. In addition, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display area, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) are stopped and shaken in a state of being consistent with a specific display result for a predetermined time. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

Further, the gaming machine is capable of executing a promotion effect (for example, an effect of displaying "press" together with the effect button image) that promotes the player's action (for example, pressing the effect button), and executes the promotion effect. In addition to being able to display a suggestion image (for example, a stock image) that suggests, there are some that can execute a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, stock success / failure effects) that indicate whether or not the suggestion image is displayed (for example, a stock success / failure effect). For example, see Patent Document 1.).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-188305 (FIGS. 33 and 34)

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the suggested image displayed is the same regardless of which type of specific effect is executed, which is not interesting.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

(Means A) A gaming machine capable of executing a game.
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
A detection effect execution means capable of executing a detection effect based on the detection of the operation by the detection means, and a detection effect execution means.
A promotion effect execution means capable of executing the promotion effect that promotes the operation, and
A specific effect execution means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects having different production modes, and
A suggestion image display control means capable of displaying any one of a plurality of suggestion images suggesting that the promotion effect is executed after the specific effect is executed.
It is equipped with a special effect execution means that can execute any of multiple types of special effects.
The specific effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of specific effects having different visibility.
The promotion effect execution means is
Based on the end of the display of the suggestion image, the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image can be executed.
While the suggestion image is being displayed, it is possible to execute the during-display promotion effect that encourages the same movement as the player's movement in the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image.
The specific effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of specific effects at different ratios based on the type of special effect being executed.
Based on the fact that the suggestion image is in a specific state, the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is executed, and while the suggestion image is displayed, the promotion effect different from the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is displayed. The production can be performed,
The suggested image display control means
It is possible to display one of the plurality of suggestion images at different ratios based on the type of specific effect performed.
There are cases where the suggestion image is displayed or not based on the execution of the specific effect, and when the specific effect with high visibility is executed, the specific effect with low visibility is displayed. Show suggestion images at a higher rate than when it is executed,
It is characterized by that.
(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a game, and is capable of detecting an operation of a player (for example, a pressing operation on a push button 120 or a tilting operation on a stick controller 122). Detection that can execute a detection effect (for example, an effect of advancing the movable accessory 50 to the advance position) based on the means (for example, the push sensor 124, the tilt direction sensor unit 123) and the detection means for detecting the operation. The effect executing means (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes steps S3208 and S3228) and the promotion effect for promoting the operation (for example, the first promotion effect for urging the push button 120 to be pressed, the stick controller 122). The first promotion effect or the second promotion by executing any one of steps S2607 and S2613 in the effect control microcomputer 100, which is capable of executing the promotion effect execution means (for example, the second promotion effect for urging the tilting operation). After setting the effect, step S8004 is performed, and one of a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, the first specific effect and the second specific effect) having different effect modes is executed. A first specific effect or a second specific effect is set by executing any of the possible specific effect execution means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, steps S2607, S2608, S2613, S2614, and then step S8004 is performed. A plurality of suggestive images (for example, a portion for executing steps S8006 and S8105) and a plurality of suggestive images suggesting that the promotion effect is executed after the specific effect is executed (for example, suggesting that the first promotion effect is executed). 1st suggestion image (button image: button (large), button (small)), 2nd suggestion image suggesting that the second promotion effect is executed (lever image: lever (large), lever (small))) After setting the first suggestion image or the second suggestion image by executing any of steps S2607 and S2613 in the effect control microcomputer 100, the suggestion image display control means capable of displaying any of the above is executed. (Parts in which step S8004 is performed and steps S8006 and S8105 are executed) are provided, and the promotion effect executing means can execute the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image based on the end of the display of the suggestion image (the portion in which the suggestion image is executed). For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is a first suggestion image (bo). The first promotion effect can be executed based on the end of the display of the tongue image), and the second promotion effect can be executed based on the end of the display of the second suggestion image (lever image) (the second promotion effect can be executed). (See FIG. 34)), the suggestion image display control means can display any one of a plurality of suggestion images at different ratios based on the type of the executed specific effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 The button image can be displayed when the first specific effect is executed, while the lever image can be displayed when the second specific effect is executed (see FIG. 34). According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the type of specific production, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the special effect executing means (for example, the super reach in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of special effects (for example, super reach A and super reach B) is provided. A portion that executes steps S8004 and S8105 when the accompanying fluctuation pattern is selected), and the specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect during the execution of the special effect, and the type of the special effect being executed can be selected. Based on this, any one of a plurality of specific effects can be executed at different ratios (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can execute the first specific effect when Super Reach A is being executed. , When the super reach B is being executed, the second specific effect can be executed (see FIG. 34). According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the type of specific production, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or the means 2, the suggestion image display control means can display the suggestion image at the same position regardless of the type of the executed specific effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is the first. It may be possible that the suggestion image (button image, lever image) can be displayed at the same position depending on whether the first specific effect is executed or the second specific effect is executed (see FIG. 34). According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the type of specific production, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 4) In any of means 1 to means 3, step S305 to step S305 in the advantageous state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560) that can control the advantageous state (for example, the jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player. A portion in which S307 can be executed) is provided, and the promotion effect executing means is controlled in an advantageous state and has a plurality of types of promotion effects (for example, a first promotion effect and a larger hit than the first promotion effect). Any one of the highly reliable second promotion effects) can be executed, and the suggestion image display control means is advantageous from the suggestion image indicating that the less expected promotion effects controlled in an advantageous state are executed. It is possible to change and display a suggestion image indicating that the highly expected promotion effect controlled by the state is executed (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is a button image suggesting the execution of the first promotion effect). It may be possible to change from the image to a lever image suggesting the execution of the second promotion effect (see FIG. 36). According to such a configuration, the suggestion image can be changed after the suggestion image is displayed, so that the suggestion image can be focused on.

(Means 5) An effect executing means capable of executing an effect different from the detection effect (for example, a cut-in effect) based on the detection of an operation during the display of the suggestion image in any of the means 1 to 4. (For example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 for executing step S3308) and a predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, a stock release effect) indicating that the promotion effect based on the suggestion image is executed. (For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, a portion in which step S8004 is performed and steps S8006 and S8105 are executed after setting the stock release effect by executing any one of steps S2607 and S2613) is provided and suggested. The image display control means ends the display of the suggestion image after the predetermined effect is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the display of the suggestion image after the stock release effect ends (see FIG. 35). )) It may be done. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the effect based on the suggestion image has been executed.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to the means 5, the specific effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of specific effects having different visibility (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is capable of executing the effect. It is possible to execute either the first specific effect of displaying the first roulette at the substantially center of the display device 9 or the second specific effect of displaying the second roulette at the substantially lower part of the effect display device 9). The suggestion image display control means may or may not display the suggestion image based on the execution of the specific effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 has either a success pattern or a failure pattern). The suggestion image is displayed at a higher rate when the specific effect of the high-visibility type is executed than when the specific effect of the low-visibility type is executed. (For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the first specific effect in a success pattern at a higher rate than the second specific effect (see FIGS. 30A and 30B)). good. According to such a configuration, the suggestion image is displayed at a higher rate when the specific effect of the high-visibility type is executed than when the specific effect of the low-visibility type is executed. It is possible to prevent the decrease.

(Means 7) In any of means 1 to 6, the suggestion image display control means displays a suggestion image (for example, as a suggestion effect, the suggestion image on the auxiliary effect display device 90) before the promotion effect is executed. (See FIG. 37 (2)) can be displayed in different modes (for example, any of the first to fourth patterns) depending on the degree of expectation, and the promotion effect executing means has a suggestion image in a specific state (for example, non-conformity). Based on the fact that the (transparent state) is reached, the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is executed (see FIGS. 37 (4) to (5)), and while the suggestion image is displayed, the suggestion image is used. It may be possible to execute a promotion effect different from the suggested promotion effect (see FIG. 37 (6)). According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which a game control microcomputer executes. It is a flowchart which shows the 4ms timer interrupt processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table and jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the display result specification command transmission processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of the special symbol display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows the promotion effect setting process. An explanatory diagram showing a first specific effect execution lottery table, a second specific effect execution lottery table, a first suggestion image type determination lottery table, a second suggestion image type determination lottery table, and a cut-in effect execution lottery table. be. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol change in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol change in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation stop process in the effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example in the case of performing a specific effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example in the case where the stock release effect is performed after the cut-in effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example when the display mode of a suggestion image changes when a button (small) is displayed as a suggestion image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of operation effect, suggestion effect and action effect in the modification.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). It is a structure including (excluding board 6).

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. A cross key 150 is provided on the front surface of the hit ball supply plate 3. The cross key 150 can be operated by pressing a direction selected from four predetermined directions such as back, front, left, and right (front, back, left, and right) when viewed from the player. It is configured to include the operation unit of.

At the lower part of the hitting ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball receiving plate 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 3 and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and is formed by the player. A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. The stick controller 122 is designated by a player holding the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pressing and pulling the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided, and inside the operating rod of the stick controller 122, a trigger sensor 125 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instructing operation by pushing / pulling the trigger button 121 or the like. 3) is built-in. Further, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

The member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation by a player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be moved to either the left or right side of the upper plate or the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be, for example, in a horizontal positional relationship.

An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right". The symbol display area has "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the effect control microcomputer is executing the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display in accordance with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game. ..

Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). It is stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed while matching the combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are synchronized and fluctuated with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. The effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 is not the big hit symbol, it becomes "missing" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In this embodiment, a case where a variable display of the effect symbol is performed as an effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9 is shown, but the effect performed by the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. Not limited to this, for example, an effect having a predetermined story may be executed, and an effect of displaying the result of the story based on the result of the jackpot determination or the determination of the fluctuation pattern may be executed. For example, a professional wrestling or soccer match or a battle in which enemy or ally characters fight is performed, and if it is a big hit, a match or battle is won, and if it is out of the game, a match or battle is defeated. May be good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result of victory or defeat, it is possible to execute an effect in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying the fourth symbol following the effect symbol and the special symbol and the ordinary symbol described later are provided. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second symbol display area 9c for which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol described later. A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided, in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be exact, the variation display of the effect symbol varies on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the production using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the variation display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. The mode of production is diversifying, such as the production of the production and the production of a movable object blocking all or part of the screen. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the variable display is currently being performed. Therefore, in this embodiment, is it currently in the state of being in the variable display by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further performing the variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Whether or not it can be reliably recognized. It should be noted that the fourth symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not erased from the screen or shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

The 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c and the 2nd special for the 1st special symbol. The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as the fourth symbol display area.

The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. .. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized with each other. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized with each other. "Synchronization" means that the start time and end time of the variable display are the same, and the period of the variable display is the same.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, it is displayed in the display color (display color different from the off) reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. NS. For example, when it is off, it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red. The display color may be different depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is a probabilistic jackpot or a normal jackpot). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the jackpot can be expected to win a game ball to the jackpot, and if it is possible to control multiple types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds, the jackpot The display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the game. Further, even if the number of rounds of each big hit is the same, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big hit that cannot be expected to win the game ball to the big winning opening substantially. And, if the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, it is practically to the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball can be expected. In addition, for example, even if there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, the big winning is practically a big prize. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball to the mouth can be expected.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, it is displayed in the display color (display color different from the off) reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. NS. For example, when it is off, it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red. The display color may be different depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is a probabilistic jackpot or a normal jackpot). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the jackpot can be expected to win a game ball to the jackpot, and if it is possible to control multiple types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds, the jackpot The display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the game. Further, even if the number of rounds of each big hit is the same, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big hit that cannot be expected to win the game ball to the big winning opening substantially. And, if the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, it is practically to the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball can be expected. In addition, for example, even if there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, the big winning is practically a big prize. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball to the mouth can be expected.

The display color of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d when the lights are turned off is a display color different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image and disappearing when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to have.

In this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitting body such as a lamp or an LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. The fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the fluctuation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Depending on whether it is displayed or not, it may be indicated whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are associated with each other and separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, a fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized by using a light emitting body such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol. For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display in which the display of different display colors is repeatedly turned on and off at regular time intervals. Further, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, for example. , The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display in which lighting and extinguishing are repeated at different time intervals. Further, for example, the same jackpot symbol is used when the stop symbol is derived and displayed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed in response to the variation display of the second special symbol. However, the stop symbol of a different mode may be stopped and displayed.

On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information is displayed. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. Further, in this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 00 to 99, respectively.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing through 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed). It is started based on the establishment of a state (a state in which the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and a concept including that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize).

Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win in the second starting winning opening 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the distance between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first starting winning opening 13 may be further narrowed, or the first starting winning opening may be further narrowed. By arranging the nails densely around 13 or making it difficult to guide the game ball to the 1st start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the 1st starting winning opening 13, the winning rate of the 2nd starting winning opening 14 It may be made higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second are provided. A variable winning ball device that opens and closes each of the starting winning openings 14 may be provided.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) Is provided as a first special symbol hold storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit 18d for displaying the second hold storage number are provided. ing. An area (total hold storage display unit) for displaying the total number (total hold storage number), which is the total of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number, may be provided. By providing a total hold storage display unit that displays the total number in this way, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the variable display start condition.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the production symbol as the symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 9. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 forming a large winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided with an opening / closing plate, and is specified when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. It is controlled by the game state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result. For example, in the present embodiment, there is a jackpot symbol. The specific gaming state is to change the variable winning means that can be changed into the first state that is advantageous to the player and the second state that is disadvantageous to the player to the first state, and in the present embodiment, the open state. There is a big hit game state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 that can be changed to the closed state and the closed state is opened. For example, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the specific display result, it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the specific gaming state. In each specific game state, the open / close plate that is in the closed state is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying a normal symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example. The ordinary symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 00 to 99, for example. Further, the ordinary symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "○" and "×"). It may be composed of.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14). Changes to. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be lit by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1. Furthermore, the probability variation state, which is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that in the normal state (a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit as a result of the fluctuation display of a special symbol is increased as compared with the normal state). Then, the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball device 15 may shift to a high base state in which the opening time and the number of times of opening are increased.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts on the outside of the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The gaming machine is a hitting ball launching device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to the player operating the hitting ball operation handle 5 and launches the game ball into the gaming area 7 by using the rotational force of the driving motor. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends and the first 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends and the second special symbol is displayed. 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

In this embodiment, in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot, the game state is shifted to the high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won a prize (that is, the special symbol indicators 8a, 8b and the like. It shifts to a high base state which is a game state controlled so that the execution condition of the variable display in the effect display device 9 can be easily satisfied). In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is extended as compared with the case where the high base state is not achieved. It becomes easier to win a start prize.

It should be noted that, instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as an open extension state), the state shifts to a normal symbol probability variation state in which the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased. By doing so, it may shift to a high base state. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability change state, the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol is increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases. Therefore, if the state shifts to the normal symbol probability change state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the starting winning is easy to win (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is the hit symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is the probabilistic symbol, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

Further, the normal symbol display 10 may shift to the high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol is shortened. In the normal symbol time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, as the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases, the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 15 increases, and the starting prize is easily won (high base state).

In addition, by shifting to the time saving state (special symbol time saving state) in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened. It is possible to reduce the situation in which the fluctuation of the effect symbol is started more frequently (in other words, the reserved memory is digested faster), and an invalid start prize is generated. Therefore, a valid start winning prize is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility that a big hit game is performed increases.

Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a starting prize (shift to a high base state). You may. In addition, by shifting to any one or more of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a start prize (high base). It may be changed to the state). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to win a start prize (high). It may move to the base state).

Further, above the effect display device 9, it is possible to advance from the illustrated position (hereinafter, may be referred to as "evacuation position") to the position superimposed on the effect display device 9 (hereinafter, may be referred to as "advance position"). A movable accessory 50 is provided.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built into the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer may have at least a CPU 56 and a RAM 55 built-in, and the ROM 54 may be externally attached or built-in. Further, the I / O port portion 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 also includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all of the RAM 55 is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) will execute (or process) the following. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputer mounted on a substrate other than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at random timing. Based on the fact that the winning time is the time when the numerical data is read (extracted), it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value.

The random number circuit 503 has a numerical data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), a numerical data update rule selection setting function, and a numerical data update rule selection function. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random number can be improved.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined operation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as ROM 54 (an ID number assigned by a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the row is set as the initial value of the numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15, and an output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variably displaying a special symbol, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying a normal symbol, and a first special symbol hold storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 is performed.

An information output circuit 64 that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

In this embodiment, the effect control means (consisting of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The display control of the effect display device 9 that receives the effect control command and variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and from the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70. Controls the sound output of.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 may not be provided, and only the effect control board 80 may be provided for the effect control.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to the effect such as an effect symbol process flag. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by the power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and a capture signal (capture signal) from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 (not shown). The effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 in response to the effect control INT signal). Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to control the display of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that controls the display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and VRAM is mapped there. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

The effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for reading necessary data from the CGROM (not shown) to the VDP 109 according to the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. ROM for. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CG ROM in response to a command from the effect control CPU 101. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulatory means.

As a signal direction regulating means, the relay board 77 allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 of the above is mounted. As a unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. Further, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (on the side of the game control microcomputer 560). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit, which is a unidirectional circuit, may be further provided on the outside of the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. .. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the cross key 150 has been detected from the cross sensor 155 via the input port 106.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 86 for operating the movable accessory 50 via the output port 105.

In the lamp driver board 35, the signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on the signal for driving the LED.

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 generates voices and sound effects corresponding to the phone number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data according to the sound number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the fluctuation period of the effect symbol) in chronological order. Further, the voice synthesis IC 703 generates voice and outputs it to the speaker 27 when a predetermined request is received from the effect control board 80.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the high level of the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560. Is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid or not. , The main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first makes necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode of the maskable interrupt is set (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device is obtained. Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt prohibited state and saves the contents of the program counter on the stack.

Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the process of step S5, the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) are set (initialized).

The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (step S6), and shifts to the clear signal check process.

Note that software delay processing may be executed to delay the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) that controls the progress of the game by software. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay processing is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted by the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S7). The CPU 56 may check the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may check the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, after confirming that the state of the clear signal is in the off state, a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) is set, and then the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, after confirming that the state of the clear signal is in the off state at this time, the state of the clear signal may be reconfirmed again after a delay time of a predetermined time. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, and may be three or more. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not the data protection process of the backup RAM area (for example, the process when the power supply is stopped such as the addition of parity data) is performed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped, a process for protecting the data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such a power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop has been saved. .. When it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes the initialization processing.

Whether or not the power supply stop processing has been performed depends on the value of the backup monitoring timer saved in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing according to the execution of the power supply stop processing (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop processing has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop processing, and the flag is set in step S8. After confirming that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop processing has been performed.

If it is determined that the control state at the time of power supply stop is saved, the CPU 56 performs a data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, the clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. In addition, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checkedsum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is subtracted by 1. The above process is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area, and sets the inverted data as the checksum.

In the power supply stop processing, the checksum is calculated by the same processing as the above processing, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum and the stored checksum are compared. If the data is restored after the power supply is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process (processes in steps S10 to S14) executed when the power is turned on, which is not the time when the power supply is stopped, is performed. Run.

If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set in the pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. By the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized are, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), and not yet. This is the part where the data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and the predetermined data may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set in the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the business area (step S12).

By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a buffer for ordinary symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a prize ball flag, a ball out flag, etc. are selectively processed according to a control state. The initial value is set in the flag for performing.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 in the pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub-board according to the contents to the sub-board. The process is executed (step S14). As the initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied at predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) (for example). Step S16). That is, as an initial value, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the timer is interrupted periodically every 4 ms.

When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt disabled state (step S17), executes the initial value random number update process (step S18a) and the display random number update process (step S18b), and then executes the interrupt interrupt state. The interrupt permission state is set again (step S19). That is, the CPU 56 puts the interrupt prohibited state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enabled state when the execution of the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process is completed. To.

The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a judgment random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol for determining a special symbol for generating a jackpot, or a random number for determining a game state to be shifted to a probabilistic state. Initial count value of a counter (random number generation counter for judgment), etc. for generating a random number for determining probability variation, a random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol) It is a random number for determining the value. Game control processing described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls a game device such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device 97, etc. provided in the game machine, or In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, which is also called the game device control process), when the count value of the determination random number generation counter goes around once, the initial value is set in the counter.

The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as display random numbers, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern for determining a fluctuation pattern of a special symbol and a random number for reaching determination for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated are used. Used. Further, the display random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

Further, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt prohibited state is also executed in the timer interrupt process described later in the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process (that is, the timer). Since the same process is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt process), this is to avoid conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process. That is, if a timer interrupt occurs during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, it is counted. Value continuity may be compromised. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt prohibition state is set during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during the execution of the main process, specifically, during the period in which the interrupt is permitted during the execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 causes the CPU 56 to perform the game control. Executes the timer interrupt process that is started when the timer interrupt occurs. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power cut process (power cut detection process) for detecting whether or not a power cut signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs the detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch processing: step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is on, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by +1.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a display control process for controlling the display of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal winning in the large winning opening and performing an abnormality notification (step S24).

After step S24, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol hit determination random number used for game control (determination random number update process: step S25). ). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

Next, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (step S28). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state. In addition, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state.

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: step S30). It should be noted that the fact that the fluctuation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol means that the fluctuation time (variable display period) is the same.

Next, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as a start port signal, a symbol confirmation number 1 signal, a symbol confirmation number 2 signal, a jackpot 1 to 3 signal, and a time saving signal supplied to a hall management computer. (Step S31).

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (step S32). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 responds to the winning detection based on any of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

Further, a test terminal process, which is a process of outputting a test signal so that the control state of the gaming machine can be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). Further, in this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S34: output processing). Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking the increase / decrease in the number of reserved storages (step S35).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S36). Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). Step S37).

Next, the CPU 56 performs a status indicator display process for setting the status display control data for displaying each status indicator in the output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S38). In this case, when the gaming state is also controlled to the high probability state (for example, the probability change state), the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may try to do it.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S39), and the process ends.

With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and 33) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. It may be executed in.

When the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not reach the reach state may be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally out of place") variable display mode when the variable display result is an out-of-order symbol.

When the misaligned symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect may be executed after the reach state is reached, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become the jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "out of reach".

In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of the effect display device 9.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach". Fluctuation patterns of reach PA1-4 are prepared. Further, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2 and normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2, Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2, and Super PB3-5 to Super PB3-6. As shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4, which is used when the reach is not reached and is accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-variated once. Of the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-1 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 used when the reach is not reached is a fluctuation pattern for shortening fluctuation, and the fluctuation time of the effect symbol is shortened to a short time (3.0 seconds in this example). .. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-2 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily stop the effect symbol that is temporarily out of alignment from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed, and then re-execute the variable display of the effect symbol. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the variable patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes the jackpot symbol are normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4 and normal PB2-3 to normal. Fluctuation patterns of PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, and Super PB3-7 to Super PB3-8 are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-4 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4 are used, the re-variation is performed three times.

In the present embodiment, the character suggestion effect can be executed in the fluctuation that develops into the super reach without the pseudo-ream. The accessory suggestion effect suggests that the movement of the movable accessory 50 is controlled, and the movable accessory 50 is operated (falls) when it is a big hit, and the movable accessory 50 is operated when it is out of the way. It is a production that does not (fall). Specifically, Super PB3-5 to Super PB3-6 are fluctuation patterns that are lost after the role suggestion selection in Super Reach, and Super PB3-7 to Super PB3-8 are passed through the role suggestion selection in Super Reach. It is a fluctuation pattern that becomes a big hit.

Although the details will be described later, the movable accessory 50 may be operated based on the detection of the operation by the player in the accessory suggestion effect. At that time, the movable accessory 50 can be operated by detecting the pressing operation on the push button 120 in the accessory suggestion effect in the fluctuation accompanied by the super reach A, and the stick controller in the accessory suggestion effect in the variation accompanied by the super reach B. The movable accessory 50 can be operated by detecting the tilting operation to the 122.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of a big hit, Super Reach B with the character suggestion effect is more likely to occur than Super Reach A with the character suggestion effect (selection ratio of fluctuation pattern). On the other hand, in the case of outliers, Super Reach A with the character suggestion effect occurs more than Super Reach B with the character suggestion effect. It is easy (the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern is Super PB3-5> Super PB3-6). Therefore, the reliability of the jackpot is higher when the super reach B accompanied by the character suggestion effect is performed than when the super reach A accompanied by the character suggestion effect is performed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is 32. It is fixed at .75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds or 25.75 seconds depending on whether or not the character suggestion effect is executed). However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the fluctuation time may be different depending on the total number of reserved storages. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the fluctuation time may be shortened as the total number of reserved storages increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is performed, the fluctuation time may be different according to the first reserved storage number. 2 When the variable display of the special symbol is performed, the variable time may be made different according to the second reserved storage number. In this case, separate determination tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved storage numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved storage numbers 3 and 4). The determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number to make the fluctuation time different.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) (for jackpot type determination).
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determine the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) (for determining the fluctuation pattern)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination).
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation is determined by using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Determine one of the fluctuation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process.

The fluctuation pattern type is a group of a plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the characteristics of the fluctuation mode. For example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach A, and a fluctuation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into fluctuation pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern without a pseudo-ream, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of one re-variation, and a re-variation. It may be divided into a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of two fluctuations and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of three re-variations. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a sliding effect.

In step S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating the big hit type determination random number (1) and the ordinary symbol hit determination random number (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are random numbers for determination, and random numbers other than these are random numbers for display (random 2, random 3) or random numbers for initial values (random 5). In addition, random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Further, in this embodiment, as the jackpot determination random number, a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (may be external hardware of the game control microcomputer 560) is used. As the big hit determination random number, a software random number may be used instead of the hardware random number.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability variation state) and a probability variation jackpot determination table used in the probability variation state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value shown in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 8 (A). If any of the jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is a jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, which will be described later). The "probability" shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design.

8 (B) and 8 (C) are explanatory views showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 8B determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a of the case. Further, FIG. 8C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b set the jackpot type to "15R probability variation jackpot" based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining one of "4R probability variation jackpot". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, 10 determination values are assigned to the “15R probability variation jackpot” in the jackpot type determination table 131a (40 minutes). The jackpot type determination table 131b is assigned 30 judgment values for the "15R probability variation jackpot" (30/40 ratio). The case (determined to be a 15R probability variation jackpot) will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, the start winning prize is entered in the second starting winning opening 14 and the second special symbol is performed, as compared with the case where the starting winning prize is entered in the first starting winning opening 13 and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. When the fluctuation display is executed, the ratio of being determined as "15R probability variation jackpot" is higher.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, there are "15R probability variation jackpot" and "4R probability variation jackpot" as jackpot types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types, 15 rounds and 4 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. It's not limited to what you have. For example, a 10R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 10-round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 7-round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the case where there are two types of jackpots, "15R probability variation jackpot" and "4R probability variation jackpot", is shown, but the case is not limited to two types, and for example, three or more types of jackpot types are provided. You may do so. On the contrary, the number of jackpot types may be less than two, and for example, only one type may be provided as the jackpot type.

The "15R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted and the time is shortened. Will also be migrated.) Then, the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times). Hereinafter, the gaming state controlled by the probability variation state and the time saving state may be referred to as a "high probability high base state", and the state not controlled by either the probability variation state or the time saving state may be referred to as a "low probability low base state". ..

The "4R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 4 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted and the time is shortened. Will also be migrated.) Then, the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times).

In the jackpot type judgment tables 131a and 131b, judgment values (big hit type judgment values) corresponding to "15R probability variation jackpot" and "4R probability variation jackpot" are set, which are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1. ing. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type to the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

9 and 10 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponds to the fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or symbol variation designation command). The variable pattern command may include information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol.

The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Upon receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 560 sends a power failure recovery designation command if the data is saved in the backup RAM, and if not, the initialization designation. Send a command.

Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are effect control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, for designating the start of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, either the jackpot start 1 designation command or the jackpot start 2 designation command is used depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, the jackpot start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "15R probability variation jackpot", and the jackpot start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is used in the case of "4R probability variation jackpot". ) Is used.

The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (command for designating the opening of the large winning opening) indicating the display during the opening of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the large winning opening opening designation command, a different large winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the large winning opening) indicating the closing of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the designated command after opening the large winning opening, a different designated command after opening the large winning opening is transmitted for each round.

The commands A301 (H) and A302 (H) display the jackpot end screen, that is, the effect control command for designating the end of the jackpot game (big hit end 1 designated command: ending 1 designated command, jackpot end 2 designated command: ending). 2 Designated command). The jackpot end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when ending the jackpot game by "15R probability variation jackpot". The jackpot end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used when ending the jackpot game by "4R probability variation jackpot".

The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the probability change state.

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first hold storage number has been increased by 1. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number addition designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has been increased by 1. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first hold storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second hold storage number has decreased by 1.

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70 according to the contents shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. do.

For example, the game control microcomputer 560 specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol each time a start prize is given and the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to "0". Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

As a method of transmitting the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 one byte at a time with eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wavy) capture signal (effect control INT signal) instructing the capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of capturing 1-byte data by the interrupt process.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special. It can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and the effect display is performed according to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts such as the device 9, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14. If the second start opening switch 14a for the operation is turned on, that is, if the start winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 or the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Execute (steps S311 and S312). Then, any of the processes of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a is not turned on, any of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the storage number of the numerical data stored in the hold storage number buffer (total hold storage number) is confirmed. The number of stored numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. If you want to make a big hit, set the big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S301 (1 in this example). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is defined as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. In addition, a fluctuation time timer that measures the fluctuation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S302 (2 in this example).

Display result specification command transmission process (step S302): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control is performed to send a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S303 (3 in this example).

Processing during special symbol change (step S303): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the symbol is confirmed on the effect control microcomputer 100. Controls the transmission of the specified command, and updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to the value corresponding to step S304 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when it receives the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

Special symbol stop processing (step S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). If the jackpot flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4, as will be described later, special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer in the display control process in step S22.

Pre-processing for opening the large winning opening (step S305): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening, control is performed to open the large winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the large winning opening. Further, the execution time of the process during the opening of the large winning opening is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The large winning opening pre-opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the large winning opening pre-opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game.

Processing during opening of the large winning opening (step S306): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. The control of transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, the process of confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big winning opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

Jackpot end processing (step S307): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed so that the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended. In addition, a process of setting a flag indicating the game state (for example, a probability change flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example).

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1217. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1217.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (step S1213), and at the same time, the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1214). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1215). .. In the process of step S1215, a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Random numbers for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) and random numbers for determining the variation pattern (random 3) are not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of winning a start) and stored in the storage area in advance. 1 It may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a random number counter for determining a variation pattern type for generating a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later, or a variation pattern. The value may be directly extracted from the fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating the determination random number (random number 3).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 13, in the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first hold storage number is secured. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation. A random number for determining the pattern type (random 2) and a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) are stored. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (step S1217). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold storage for counting the second hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step S1218). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the second hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second hold storage number counter by 1 (step S1219), and at the same time, the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S1220). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1221). .. In the process of step S1221, a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol. You may. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

14 and 15 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage counter is checked. If the total number of pending storages is 0, if the customer waiting demo designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demo designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is performed. finish. For example, when the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets the customer waiting demo designation command transmission flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after the customer waiting demo specification command is transmitted, the customer waits again based on the fact that the customer wait demo specification command sent flag is set. You can control not to send the demo specification command. Further, in this case, the customer waiting demo designation command sent flag may be reset when the next variation display of the special symbol is started.

If the total number of reserved storages is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second number of reserved storages is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage counter is 0. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). Set the data indicating "second" in (step S53). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, when only the first reserved storage number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

In this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to be satisfied in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 performs each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = 1 in the first hold storage number buffer. The numerical value is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage counter, and each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the contents of. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 has a storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first hold storage number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random value stored in is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always extracted is the first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number). The order of the second reserved memory) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched.

Then, the CPU 56 reduces the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage counter is subtracted by 1 (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probability change state background designation command when the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the normal state background specification command if the probability change flag is not set.

In this embodiment, the case where the background designation command is transmitted for each change is shown. For example, at the start of the change, it is determined whether or not the game state has changed since the previous change, and the game is played. Only when the state changes, the background specification command according to the changed game state may be transmitted. With such a configuration, the number of times the background designation command is transmitted can be reduced, and the processing load of the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (previously set in the ROM for each command) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to the pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when the special symbol variation is started, the effect control microcomputer is used in the order of the background specification command, the variation pattern command, the display result specification command, and the hold storage number subtraction specification command for each timer interrupt. It will be sent to 100. Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the background specification command is first transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms, the display result specification command is transmitted after 4 ms, and then 4 ms later. A hold storage subtraction specification command is sent. When the special symbol variation is started, the symbol variation specification command (first symbol variation specification command, second symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S307 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random number R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random numbers extracted in steps S125 and S1221 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) with a random number for jackpot determination, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is in the non-probability changing state (normal gaming state). Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values is probabilistically changed between the jackpot determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance. A normal jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set to be less than the jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probabilistic jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. In the gaming state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the normal jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S62. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

It should be noted that confirmation of whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state is performed depending on whether or not the probabilistic flag is set. The probability change flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is finished. Specifically, it is decided to be a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot, and it is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. It is reset at the timing of the operation or the timing of ending the 50-time variation display of the special symbol.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S66 as it is.

In step S62, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot. Then, as the table used to determine the jackpot type to be one of the plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected (step S63). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (B). Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C.

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to use the type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probability variation jackpot”, “15R probability variation jackpot”, “ 4R probability variation jackpot ”) is determined as the type of jackpot (step S64). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in steps S125 and S1221 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot type. ..

Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). For example, when the jackpot type is "15R probability variation jackpot", "01" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "4R probability variation jackpot", "02" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. Will be done.

Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S66). Specifically, when the jackpot flag is not set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, one of the jackpot symbols is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when "15R probability variation jackpot" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "4R probability variation jackpot" is determined, "3" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is determined is shown, but the method of determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is this. It is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment. For example, if a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol is associated with the jackpot type is prepared in advance and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot type, the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. It may be configured so that the type is also determined.

Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S67).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 uses any of the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types according to the jackpot type. Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

If the jackpot flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (step S93). The probability change flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is finished. Specifically, it is decided to be a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot, and it is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. It is reset at the timing of the operation or the timing of the end of 50 variable displays. If the probability variation flag is set (Y in step S93), the CPU 56 uses the deviation pattern type determination table for probability variation as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. Select (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

If the probability change flag is not set (N in step S93), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S94). If the total number of pending storage is less than 3 (N in step S94), the CPU 56 is a normal table for determining the variation pattern type for deviation as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. Is selected (step S95). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S94), the CPU 56 serves as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types, and is used for dropping when the fluctuation time is shortened. The variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S96). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

In this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S93 to S96, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the deviation pattern type determination table for shortening the fluctuation time is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the deviation pattern type determination table for probabilistic change is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S98 described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S99. Non-reach PA1-2 of shortening variation is determined as a pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state or when the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortened variation may be performed.

In this embodiment, the case where the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages are different tables has been shown. A common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for variation.

Even if the game state is a probabilistic state, if the total number of pending storages is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0 or 1), the variation of the shortened variation is displayed. You may not have it. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S93, it confirms whether or not the total reserved storage number is substantially 0, and if the total reserved storage number is approximately 0, the variation pattern type for loss is lost. The determination table may be selected.

Next, the CPU 56 reads random number 2 (random number for determining the variation pattern type) from the random number buffer area (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer), and selects it in the process of steps S92, S83, S97, S95 or S96. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S98). When the random number 2 (random number for determining the variation pattern type) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for generating the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random number 2). A value may be directly extracted from the random number counter for use, and the fluctuation pattern type may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 56 is a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type in step S98. One of them is selected (step S99). Further, by reading random number 3 (random number for determining variation pattern) from the random number buffer area (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer) and referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S99, the variation pattern Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S100). When the random number 3 (random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 is a random number counter for determining the fluctuation pattern for generating the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random number 3). The value may be directly extracted from, and the fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S101). Specifically, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "first". Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command when the special symbol pointer indicates "second". Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S102).

Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S103). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S104).

In the case where it is determined to be out of order, instead of suddenly determining the fluctuation pattern type, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, the processes of steps S93 to S96 and S98 may be executed based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, and the variation pattern type may be determined. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The fluctuation pattern type may be determined.

In addition, when deciding whether or not to reach by lottery processing using a random number for reach determination, the reach is determined according to the total number of reserved storages (the number of first reserved storages or the second number of reserved storages may be used). Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected to determine whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 controls to transmit one of the display result 1 designation to display result 3 designation production control commands (see FIG. 9) according to the determined jackpot type and loss. conduct. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S105). If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S109. When the jackpot flag is set and the jackpot type is "15R probability variation jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S106 and S107). Whether or not it is a "15R probability variation jackpot" is specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". can. Further, when the jackpot type is "4R probability variation jackpot", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designated command (steps S106 and S108). Whether or not it is a "4R probability variation jackpot" is specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". can.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not set (N in step S105), that is, when the CPU 56 is out of order, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S109).

Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S110).

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S131). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating that it is in the probability change state if it is set (step S132).

Next, the CPU 56 controls to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation jackpot, the jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is 4R probability variation jackpot, the jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

Further, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the effect display device 9 that a jackpot has occurred) in the timer before opening the jackpot (step S134). The timer before opening the big winning opening is a timer for measuring the time until the big winning opening is opened during the big hit game. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game, in step S134, the time required from the stop of the variation display to the start of the first round (the variation display is stopped on the effect control microcomputer 100 side and the jackpot symbol is displayed. (Equivalent to the time for performing the fanfare effect from the stop display to the start of the first round) is set in the timer before opening the large winning opening. Further, for the first and subsequent rounds, the interval time between each round (the device at the time when the interval effect between rounds is performed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side) is set in the timer before opening the big winning opening.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of times of opening according to the jackpot type in the number of times of opening counter (step S135). For example, 15 times for a 15R probability variation jackpot and 4 times for a 4R probability variation jackpot are set in the open count counter.

Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (step S305) (step S137).

If the jackpot flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S141), and if it is not set, that is, in the normal state, the step. Move to S150. When the probability variation flag is set, that is, in the probability variation state, the value of the probability variation counter is subtracted by 1 (step S142), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 0 (step S143). .. If it is not 0, the process proceeds to step S150. If it becomes 0, the probability change flag is reset (step S144), and the process proceeds to step S150. As a result, it is decided to shift from the probabilistic state to the normal state when the fluctuation is performed a predetermined number of times (50 times). In step S150, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S150).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control is performed to transmit the jackpot end designation command (step S162). Here, if it is a 15R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot end 1 designation command is transmitted, and if it is a 4R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot end 2 designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is being performed in the effect display device 9 is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process is terminated.

In step S164, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the game state to the probability change state (step S167). Then, “50” is set in the probability variation counter (step S168), and the process proceeds to step S171.

Then, in step S171, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S171).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S36) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, whether or not the process during special symbol change is being executed) (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the processing during special symbol change is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol change display for setting the special symbol display control data. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing the variable display of the special symbol. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every 0.2 seconds. After that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, whether or not the special symbol stop process is being executed) (step S3203). ). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the process shifts to the special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 stops and displays the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol. After that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. Since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is set in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol will continue to be stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. Further, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), the special symbol variation display is used. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a discrepancy between the fluctuation time recognized by the game control microcomputer 560 and the fluctuation time recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100, the display result designation command transmission process also fluctuates. It may be configured to subtract 1 from the time timer.

In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag is shown, but in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of the change of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the change of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S36), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and is based on the fact that the end flag is set. It is also possible to set special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). ..

After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step). S704).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (step S705). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (fourth symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9. The display control of the fourth symbol is executed.

After step S706, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a random number for determining a jackpot symbol is executed (step S707). After that, the process proceeds to step S702.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing an effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte production control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is composed of a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter is used to indicate in which area the received command is stored. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It does not necessarily have to be in the ring buffer format.

The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception count counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that it reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 designation command to display result 10 designation command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result specification command storage area (step S618A).

If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets the confirmation command reception flag (step S620). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation specification command has been normally received.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designated command or a jackpot start 2 designated command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot start 1 designated command reception flag or the jackpot start 2 designated command reception flag (step S621). Step S622). In this embodiment, the jackpot start 1 designated command reception flag and the jackpot start 2 designated command reception flag set in step S622 are also referred to as fanfare flags.

If the received effect control command is a normal state background specification command (step S679), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen according to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Change to (background screen) (step S680).

If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S682), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, red display) according to the probability change state. Change to the color background screen) (step S683).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command or executes processing (step S691). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. 21. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process process. It should be noted that even if the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the second special symbol are configured to be executed by different effect control process processes. good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is executed depending on which effect control process process is executing the variation display of the effect symbol.

Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801).

Effect symbol variation start process (step S801): Control is performed so that the effect symbol variation is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

Processing during effect symbol change (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each change state (fluctuation speed) constituting the change pattern, and monitors the end of the change time. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

Effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to either the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception wait process (step S800).

Big hit display process (step S804): In the case of a big hit, after the end of the fluctuation time, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. For example, when a fanfare specification command for specifying the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the processing during the round (step S805).

Processing during the round (step S805): Display control during the round is performed. For example, when a large winning opening opening display command indicating that the large winning opening is open is received, the number of rounds is displayed and controlled.

Round post-processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the large winning opening is received, which indicates that the large winning opening is open (closed), interval display is performed.

Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when the ending specification command for specifying the end of the jackpot is received, the ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 24. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 24. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, by executing the process of step S8002 by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. In addition, when the variation pattern for designating the pseudo-ream is also used, if the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 will perform the chance eye symbol as the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream in step S8002. For example, a combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment, such as "223" or "445") is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 27, when the received display result designation command indicates "15R probability variation jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 is As the stop symbol, the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd-numbered symbols is determined. If the received display result specification command indicates "4R probability variation jackpot" (when the received display result specification command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 has 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determines the combination of production symbols that have the same even-numbered symbols.

Then, in the case of "off" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), the combination of the effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, the combination of the effect symbols with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of effect symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other to generate a stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

As for the production symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbol) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes the advance notice effect setting process for setting the advance notice effect (step S8003). Here, for example, whether or not the fluctuation to be started is a big hit, if it is a big hit, which big hit type it is, or based on the read fluctuation pattern, etc., a predetermined advance notice effect (for example, reliability for the big hit) It is determined whether or not the step-up notice that develops to the stage corresponding to the above, the button effect that switches the effect screen by accepting the operation from the player to the operation member, etc.) is executed.

After step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 performs a promotion effect setting process related to the setting of the promotion effect (step S8003A). The promotion effect is an effect that urges the player to operate the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 in the above-mentioned character suggestion effect.

After step S8003A, the effect control CPU 101 selects a variation pattern, the advance notice effect when executing the advance notice effect, and a process table according to the effect set in the promotion effect setting process (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a collection of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol). (Including the effect mode other than the effect symbol on the screen) is described. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the effect time in the effect mode is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect symbol in the manner set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image and the background displayed on the display screen. Is controlled to be displayed. In addition, the blinking of the light emitter is controlled in the manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

The process table shown in FIG. 28 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern and the content of the advance notice effect. If it is decided to execute the advance notice effect in the process of step S8004 or the like, it is not decided to select the process table in which the data corresponding to the advance notice effect is set and execute the advance notice effect. In that case, a process table in which data corresponding to the advance notice effect is not set is selected.

Further, in the process table used when executing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream, and the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. You may.

After step S8005, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, LED, and accessory) according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S8006).

After step S8006, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the promotion effect setting process. In the promotion effect setting process, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation to be started is a super reach variation without pseudo-ream (the variation pattern of the variation to be started is any one of Super PB3-1 to PB3-8). (Whether or not) is determined (step S2601).

In the present embodiment, as described above, it is possible to execute the character suggestion effect in the fluctuation (the fluctuation pattern is any of Super PB3-1 to PB3-8) in which the super reach is performed without the pseudo-ream. It is possible to execute a promotion effect that encourages the player's operation in the character suggestion effect. As the promotion effect, a first promotion effect for urging the push button 120 to be pressed and a second promotion effect for urging the stick controller 122 to be tilted are provided. The first promotion effect is a promotion effect that can be executed by the super reach A variation, and the second promotion effect is a promotion effect that can be executed by the super reach B variation.

For example, when the operation of the push button 120 is detected during the valid period in the first promotion effect, the movement control of the movable accessory 50 is performed if it is a big hit, and the operation control of the movable accessory 50 is performed if it is off. I can't. Further, for example, when an operation on the stick controller 122 is detected during the valid period in the second promotion effect, the operation control of the movable accessory 50 is performed if it is a big hit, and the operation control of the movable accessory 50 is performed if it is off. Is not done.

In addition, in the case of fluctuations in which super reach is performed without pseudo-ream (the fluctuation pattern is any of super PB3-1 to PB3-8), a suggestion image (suggestion image) suggesting the content of the effect to be executed in the future during super reach. A specific effect may be performed to indicate whether or not to display (also referred to as "stock image").

As the specific effect, the first specific effect using the first roulette displayed in the substantially center of the effect display device 9 and the second specific effect using the second roulette displayed in the substantially lower part of the effect display device 9 are used. There is a production. Specifically, when the first specific effect is executed, the first roulette is displayed in a variable manner, and a predetermined symbol (for example, a symbol indicating a button (large) and a symbol indicating a button (small)) is stopped and displayed. For example, it is shown that a suggestion image is displayed, and if the stop display is performed with a symbol (for example, “x”) different from the predetermined symbol, it is shown that no suggestion image is displayed. Further, when the second specific effect is executed, the three squares are sequentially lit and displayed in the second roulette, and the symbol corresponding to the last lit square is a predetermined symbol (for example, lever (large)). , Lever (small)) indicates that a suggestion image is displayed, and if the symbol corresponding to the last lit square is a symbol different from the predetermined symbol (for example, "x"), any of them It is shown that the suggestion image of is not displayed either.

As the suggestion image, a first suggestion image (button image) suggesting that the first promotion effect is performed and a second suggestion image (lever image) suggesting that the second promotion effect is performed are provided. There is. The first suggestion image (button image) is an image imitating the push button 120, and includes a button (large) having a high reliability for a big hit and a button (small) having a lower reliability for a big hit than the button (large). Is provided. The second suggestion image (lever image) is an image imitating the stick controller 122, and includes a lever (large) having a high reliability for a big hit and a lever (small) having a lower reliability for a big hit than the lever (large). Is provided.

When the first specific effect is executed, a pattern showing that a button (large) is displayed as a suggestion image, a pattern showing that a button (small) is displayed as a suggestion image, and both suggestion images are displayed. There is a pattern that indicates that it does not. That is, when the first specific effect is performed, it is possible to determine that the button image is displayed as the suggestion image, and it is not possible to determine that the lever image is displayed as the suggestion image.

When the second specific effect is executed, a pattern showing that the lever (large) is displayed as the suggestion image and a pattern showing that the lever (small) is displayed as the suggestion image are displayed. There is a pattern that indicates that it does not. That is, when the second specific effect is performed, it is possible to determine that the lever image is displayed as the suggestion image, and it is not possible to determine that the button image is displayed as the suggestion image.

Hereinafter, the pattern of the specific effect indicating that one of the suggestion images is displayed may be referred to as a "success pattern", and the pattern of the specific effect indicating that no suggestion image is displayed may be referred to as a "failure pattern". .. In addition, it may be said that the specific effect of the success pattern is "successful" and that the specific effect of the failure pattern is "failed".

When any of the suggestion images is displayed, a stock release effect indicating that the promotion effect based on the suggestion image is executed is performed before the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is executed. Specifically, the effect display device 9 displays characters such as "stock release".

In step S2601, if the super reach fluctuation is not accompanied by a pseudo-ream, the promotion effect setting process is terminated as it is. In the case of super reach variation without pseudo-ream, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the super reach to be executed is super reach A (the variation pattern of the variation to be started is super PB3-1, PB3-3, PB3-. (Whether or not it is any of 5 and PB3-7) is determined (step S2602), and if it is Super Reach A, whether or not the first specific effect is executed and which pattern (success / failure) is executed when it is executed. A first specific effect execution lottery is performed to determine whether to execute the first specific effect in the pattern) (step S2603). Specifically, the first specific effect execution lottery is performed using the first specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (A).

FIG. 30A is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific effect execution lottery table. In the first specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30A, whether or not the first specific effect is executed and whether or not the first specific effect is executed is executed according to the fluctuation pattern (variable display result (big hit, miss) and presence / absence of the character suggestion effect). Judgment values corresponding to the specific effect patterns (success pattern, failure pattern) of the case are assigned, but in the example shown in FIG. 30A, the ratio of the assigned judgment values is set in order to simplify the explanation. It is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the first specific effect execution lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, in the case of a jackpot fluctuation (variation pattern: Super PB3-7) that executes a character suggestion effect, the first specific effect is executed in the success pattern at a rate of 70%, and the first specific effect is performed in the failure pattern. It is determined at a rate of 20% that the effect is executed, and at a rate of 10% that the first specific effect is not executed.

Further, for example, in the case of an out-of-range fluctuation (variation pattern: Super PB3-5) in which the character suggestion effect is executed, the first specific effect is executed in the success pattern at a rate of 50%, and the failure pattern is the first. It is determined at a rate of 30% that the specific effect is executed, and at a rate of 20% that the first specific effect is not executed.

Further, for example, in the case of a jackpot fluctuation (variation pattern: Super PB3-3) in which the character suggestion effect is not executed, the first specific effect is executed at a rate of 60% when the first specific effect is executed in the failure pattern. It is decided not to do it at a rate of 40%.

Further, for example, in the case of an out-of-bounds fluctuation (variation pattern: Super PB3-1) in which the character suggestion effect is not executed, the first specific effect is executed at a rate of 30% that the first specific effect is executed in the failure pattern. It is decided not to do it at a rate of 70%.

After that, when it is determined that the first specific effect is not executed (N in step S2604), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S2615. When it is determined to execute the first specific effect (Y in step S2604), the effect control CPU 101 determines the first suggestion image to be displayed if it is a success pattern (Y in step S2605). 1 Suggestion image type determination lottery is performed (step S2606). Specifically, the first suggestion image type determination lottery is performed using the first suggestion image type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (C).

FIG. 30C is an explanatory diagram showing a first suggested image type determination lottery table. In the first suggestion image type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (C), the determination value corresponding to the first suggestion image type (button (large), button (small)) according to the variable display result (big hit, miss). Is assigned, but in the example shown in FIG. 30C, the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for the sake of brevity. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the first suggestion image type determination lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the button (large) is determined at a rate of 70% and the button (small) is determined at a rate of 30% as a suggestion image.

Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the button (large) is determined at a ratio of 40% and the button (small) is determined at a ratio of 60% as a suggestion image.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the reliability for the jackpot is button (large)> button (small).

After that, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first specific effect of the success pattern, the first suggestion image determined in step S2606, the stock release effect, and the first promotion effect (step S2607), and steps S2615. Move to. As a result, the process table of the content of performing the first specific effect of the success pattern, displaying the first suggestion image, performing the stock release effect, and executing the first promotion effect is selected in step S8004. There is.

If it is a failure pattern (N in step S2605), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first specific effect of the failure pattern (step S2608), and proceeds to step S2615. As a result, the process table of the content for performing the first specific effect of the failure pattern is selected in step S8004.

In step S2602, in the case of Super Reach B, the effect control CPU 101 executes the second specific effect in any pattern (success / failure pattern) depending on whether or not the second specific effect is executed and when the second specific effect is executed. A second specific effect execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not (step S2609). Specifically, the second specific effect execution lottery is performed using the second specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (B).

FIG. 30B is an explanatory diagram showing a second specific effect execution lottery table. In the second specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30B, whether or not the second specific effect is executed and whether or not the second specific effect is executed is executed according to the fluctuation pattern (variable display result (big hit, miss) and presence / absence of the character suggestion effect). Judgment values corresponding to the specific effect patterns (success pattern, failure pattern) of the case are assigned, but in the example shown in FIG. 30B, the ratio of the assigned judgment values is set in order to simplify the explanation. It is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the second specific effect execution lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, in the case of a jackpot fluctuation (variation pattern: Super PB3-8) in which a character suggestion effect is executed, the second specific effect is executed in the success pattern at a rate of 50%, and the second specific effect is executed in the failure pattern. It is determined at a rate of 30% that the effect is executed and at a rate of 20% that the second specific effect is not executed.

Further, for example, in the case of an out-of-range fluctuation (variation pattern: Super PB3-6) in which the character suggestion effect is executed, the second specific effect is executed in the success pattern at a rate of 20%, and the second in the failure pattern. It is determined at a rate of 30% that the specific effect is executed, and at a rate of 50% that the second specific effect is not executed.

Further, for example, in the case of a jackpot fluctuation (variation pattern: Super PB3-4) in which the character suggestion effect is not executed, the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 55% that the second specific effect is executed in the failure pattern. It is decided not to do it at a rate of 45%.

Further, for example, in the case of an out-of-range fluctuation (variation pattern: Super PB3-2) in which the character suggestion effect is not executed, the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 20% that the second specific effect is executed in the failure pattern. It is decided not to do it at a rate of 80%.

Here, comparing the first specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (A) with the second specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (B), the ratio of execution in the success pattern is the first. The specific effect is higher than the second specific effect. That is, when the first specific effect is executed, the display of the suggestive effect and the promotion effect can be executed at a higher rate than when the second specific effect is executed (it is easy to succeed). Further, as described above, the reliability of the big hit is higher when the super reach B with the character suggestion effect is performed than when the super reach A with the character suggestion effect is performed. The reliability is the first promotion effect <the second promotion effect. From these facts, in the present embodiment, the first specific effect is easy to succeed (it is easy to display a suggestion image), but when it succeeds, it has a characteristic that a promotion effect with low reliability for a big hit is executed. The second specific effect is difficult to succeed (it is difficult to display a suggestion image), but when it succeeds, it has a characteristic that a promotion effect with high reliability for a big hit is executed.

After that, when it is determined that the second specific effect is not executed (N in step S2610), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S2615. When it is determined to execute the second specific effect (Y in step S2610), the effect control CPU 101 determines the second suggestion image to be displayed if it is a success pattern (Y in step S2611). 2 Suggestion image type determination lottery is performed (step S2612). Specifically, the second suggestion image type determination lottery is performed using the second suggestion image type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (D).

FIG. 30D is an explanatory diagram showing a second suggested image type determination lottery table. In the second suggestion image type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (D), the determination value corresponding to the second suggestion image type (lever (large), lever (small)) is determined according to the variable display result (big hit, miss). Is assigned, but in the example shown in FIG. 30 (D), the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for the sake of brevity. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the second suggestion image type determination lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the lever (large) is determined at a rate of 80% and the lever (small) is determined at a rate of 20% as a suggestion image.

Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the lever (large) is determined at a ratio of 30% and the lever (small) is determined at a ratio of 70% as a suggestion image.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the reliability for the jackpot is lever (large)> lever (small).

Here, comparing the first suggested image type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (C) with the second suggested image type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (D), there are cases where the first specific effect is executed and cases where the first specific effect is executed. The selection ratio of the displayed suggestion image is different from that in the case of executing the second specific effect. In this way, since it is possible to display one of the suggestion images at a different ratio based on the type of the specific effect to be executed, it is possible to pay attention to the type of the specific effect and improve the interest. can.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 sets the second specific effect of the success pattern, the second suggestion image determined in step S2612, the stock release effect, and the second promotion effect (step S2613), and steps S2615. Move to. As a result, the process table of the content of performing the second specific effect of the success pattern, displaying the second suggestion image, performing the stock release effect, and executing the second promotion effect is selected in step S8004. There is.

If it is a failure pattern (N in step S2611), the effect control CPU 101 sets a second specific effect of the failure pattern (step S2614), and proceeds to step S2615. As a result, the process table of the content for performing the second specific effect of the failure pattern is selected in step S8004.

In step S2615, the effect control CPU 101 performs a cut-in effect execution lottery for determining whether or not the cut-in effect is executed, and if so, a cut-in effect execution type (step S2615). The cut-in effect is an effect of displaying a specific image in a cut-in when a predetermined operation of the player is detected. Specifically, the cut-in effect execution lottery is performed using the cut-in effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (E).

FIG. 30E is an explanatory diagram showing a cut-in effect execution lottery table. In the cut-in effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (E), whether or not the cut-in effect is executed and the cut-in effect type (first cut-in effect) when the cut-in effect is executed are determined according to the variable display result (big hit, missed). , Second cut-in effect), but in the example shown in FIG. 30 (E), the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for the sake of simplification of the explanation. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the cut-in effect execution lottery, and determines a determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

The first cut-in effect is an effect of displaying a specific image in a cut-in when a pressing operation on the push button 120 is detected, and the second cut-in effect is an effect of detecting a tilting operation on the stick controller 122. This is an effect of cutting-in and displaying a specific image in some cases.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the first cut-in effect is executed at a rate of 30%, the second cut-in effect is executed at a rate of 50%, and the cut-in effect is not executed. Is determined at a rate of 20%.

Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the first cut-in effect is executed at a rate of 20%, the second cut-in effect is executed at a rate of 10%, and the cut-in effect is not executed. Is determined at a rate of 70%.

As a result, the reliability of the jackpot is 1st cut-in effect <2nd cut-in effect.

When it is decided to execute the cut-in effect, the execution of the cut-in effect (first cut-in effect, second cut-in effect) determined in step S2615 is set (step S2617). As a result, the process table of the content for executing the cut-in effect is selected in step S8004.

31 and 32 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is the first promotion effect execution timing (step S3201), and if it is not the first promotion effect execution timing, the process proceeds to step S3204. The first promotion effect execution timing is a timing for starting the first promotion effect, and is a predetermined timing for each fluctuation pattern. If the execution of the first promotion effect is not set (when step S2607 is not performed), it is determined that it is not the first promotion effect execution timing.

When it is the first promotion effect execution timing, the effect control CPU 101 sets a first validity period flag indicating that the operation to the push button 120 in the first promotion effect is valid (step). S3202), a button operation promotion display for prompting the operation of the push button 120 is performed (step S3203).

In step S3204, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first validity period flag is set (step S3204), and if not, proceeds to step S3221. If set, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S3207 when the operation to the push button 120 is accepted (Y in step S3205) or when the end timing of the first valid period is reached (Y in step S3206). do. The end timing of the first valid period is a timing for ending the first valid period, which is a predetermined timing for each fluctuation pattern. The timing after the lapse of a predetermined period from the execution timing of the first promotion effect may be the end timing of the first effective period. For example, a predetermined value may be set in the timer at the first promotion effect execution timing, and the timing at which the timer times out may be the end timing of the first valid period.

In step S3207, the effect control CPU 101 controls the movement of the movable accessory 50 to advance to the advance position when the jackpot fluctuates (step S3208), and resets the first validity period flag (step S3209). .. Specifically, in step S3208, the motor 86 is driven to operate the movable accessory 50 from the retracted position to the retracted position, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the movable accessory 50 is operated from the retracted position to the retracted position.

In the present embodiment, if the pressing operation on the push button 120 is not detected during the first valid period, the movable accessory 50 is advanced to the advance position at the timing when the first valid period ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the push button 120 is not detected during the first valid period, the movable accessory 50 is not controlled to advance to the advance position. good.

Further, when the pressing operation on the push button 120 is detected during the first valid period, the movable accessory 50 is immediately advanced to the advance position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first effective period is limited. After waiting until the end, the movable accessory 50 may be advanced to the advance position.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the second promotion effect execution timing (step S3221), and if it is not the second promotion effect execution timing, the process proceeds to step S3224. The second promotion effect execution timing is a timing for starting the second promotion effect, and is a predetermined timing for each fluctuation pattern. If the execution of the second promotion effect is not set (when step S2613 is not performed), it is determined that it is not the second promotion effect execution timing.

When it is the second promotion effect execution timing, the effect control CPU 101 sets a second validity period flag indicating that the operation on the stick controller 122 in the second promotion effect is valid (step). S3222), a lever operation promotion display for prompting the operation of the stick controller 122 is performed (step S3223).

In step S3224, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second validity period flag is set (step S3224), and if not, proceeds to step S3301. If set, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S3227 when the operation to the stick controller 122 is accepted (Y in step S3225) or when the end timing of the second valid period is reached (Y in step S3226). do. The end timing of the second valid period is a timing for ending the second valid period, which is a predetermined timing for each fluctuation pattern. The timing after the lapse of a predetermined period from the execution timing of the second promotion effect may be the end timing of the second valid period. For example, a predetermined value may be set in the timer at the second promotion effect execution timing, and the timing at which the timer times out may be the end timing of the second valid period.

In step S3227, the effect control CPU 101 controls the movement of the movable accessory 50 to advance to the advance position when the jackpot fluctuates (step S3228), and resets the second validity period flag (step S3229). .. Specifically, in step S3228, the motor 86 is driven to operate the movable accessory 50 from the retracted position to the retracted position, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the movable accessory 50 is operated from the retracted position to the retracted position.

In the present embodiment, if the tilting operation on the stick controller 122 is not detected during the second valid period, the movable accessory 50 is advanced to the advance position at the timing when the second valid period ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the tilting operation of the stick controller 122 is not detected during the first valid period, the movable accessory 50 is not controlled to advance to the advance position. good.

Further, when a tilting operation to the stick controller 122 is detected during the second valid period, the movable accessory 50 is immediately advanced to the advanced position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second effective period is limited. After waiting until the end, the movable accessory 50 may be advanced to the advance position.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the cut-in effect execution timing (step S3301), and if it is not the cut-in effect execution timing, the process proceeds to step S3304. The cut-in effect execution timing is a timing for starting the cut-in effect, and is a predetermined timing for each fluctuation pattern. If the execution of the cut-in effect is not set (when step S2617 is not performed), it is determined that it is not the cut-in effect execution timing.

When the cut-in effect execution timing is reached, the effect control CPU 101 sets a cut-in valid period flag indicating that the cut-in valid period is valid for the operation of the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 in the cut-in effect. (Step S3302), an operation promotion image according to the cut-in effect type (a button operation promotion image that prompts an operation to the push button 120 in the case of the first cut-in effect, and a stick controller 122 in the case of the second cut-in effect. The lever operation promotion image that prompts the operation) is displayed (step S3303).

In step S3304, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the cut-in validity period flag is set (step S3304), and if not, proceeds to step S3310. When it is set, that is, when the cut-in is valid, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to the cut-in type (in the case of the first cut-in effect, the operation to the push button 120, the second cut-in effect). If so, the process proceeds to step S3308 when the operation to the stick controller 122) has been accepted (Y in step S3305) or when the end timing of the cut-in valid period has come (Y in step S3307). The end timing of the cut-in valid period is a timing for ending the cut-in valid period, and is a predetermined timing for each fluctuation pattern. The timing after the lapse of a predetermined period from the cut-in effect execution timing may be the end timing of the cut-in valid period. For example, a predetermined value may be set in the timer at the cut-in effect execution timing, and the timing at which the timer times out may be the end timing of the cut-in valid period.

In step S3308, the effect control CPU 101 displays the cut-in (step S3308) and resets the cut-in valid period flag (step S3309).

In the present embodiment, if no operation is detected during the cut-in valid period, the cut-in display is performed at the timing when the cut-in valid period ends, but the present invention is not limited to this. , If the operation is not detected during the cut-in valid period, the cut-in display may not be performed.

In addition, if an operation is detected during the cut-in validity period, the cut-in display is displayed immediately, but this is not limited to this, and the cut-in display is displayed after waiting until the cut-in validity period ends. You may do it.

In step S3310, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the promotion effect execution variation is set to execute the promotion effect (step S3310), and if it is the promotion effect execution variation (step S2607 or S2613 is performed). If so), the process proceeds to step S8101. When it is not the promotion effect execution variation (when step S2607 or S2613 is not performed), it is determined whether or not it is the accessory operation timing (step S3311). The accessory operation timing is a timing provided in advance for each variation pattern in the variation accompanied by the accessory suggestion effect. Specifically, the same timing as the above-mentioned first valid period end timing and the second valid period end timing may be set as the accessory operation timing. In the case of the accessory operation timing, the effect control CPU 101 controls the accessory operation to advance the movable accessory 50 to the advance position (step S3212). Specifically, in step S3312, the motor 86 is driven to operate the movable accessory 50 from the retracted position to the retracted position, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the movable accessory 50 is operated from the retracted position to the retracted position.

The case where step S3312 is executed is a case where a jackpot fluctuation pattern (super PB3-7, PB3-8) accompanied by a character suggestion effect is selected, but a specific effect of a success pattern is not set. be.

After that, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the fluctuation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8112).

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S861). Then, if the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to step S867. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S866. Then, when the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S861 means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S862. The process proceeds to step S867 without repeating the above steps.

If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 controls to stop and display the stored stop symbol (missing symbol or jackpot symbol) (step S862). The effect control CPU 101 may be controlled to stop and display the effect symbol in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

When displaying the jackpot symbol in step S862 (Y in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S866), and the fanfare flag (big hit start 1 designated command reception flag or jackpot start 2). It is confirmed whether or not the designated command reception flag) is set (step S867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S868) and selects the process data according to the fanfare effect (step S869). Then, the process timer is started (step S870).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S871).

Further, when the jackpot symbol is not displayed in step S863 (that is, when the out-of-order symbol is displayed: N in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S864). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process (for example, the variation pattern command immediately after confirming the variation pattern command reception flag). You may want to reset the receive flag).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S865).

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example in the case of performing a specific effect. 34 (A1) to 34 (A6) show a display example of the effect display device 9 when the first specific effect of the success pattern is performed, and FIGS. 34 (B1) to 34 (B6) show success. A display example of the effect display device 9 when performing the second specific effect of the pattern is shown.

First, a display example in the case of performing the first specific effect of the success pattern will be described. For example, after it is shown that the super reach A has been developed as shown in FIG. 34 (A1), the first roulette T1 in the first specific effect is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 34 (A2). Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (A3), the variation display of the first roulette T1 is completed, the symbol indicating the button (large) is stopped and displayed, and the button (large) is the stock image as shown in FIG. 34 (A4). Displayed as ST. As a result, the player can recognize that the first promotion effect is executed.

After that, when the execution timing of the first promotion effect is reached, the stock release effect is performed as shown in FIG. 34 (A5), and then the stock image ST is erased as shown in FIG. 34 (A6). The button image BG and the meter image showing the remaining time of the first valid period are displayed, and the first promotion effect is performed.

Next, a display example in the case of performing the second specific effect of the success pattern will be described. For example, after it is shown that the super reach B has been developed as shown in FIG. 34 (B1), the second roulette T2 in the second specific effect is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 34 (B2). In the illustrated example, the left square is the lever (large), the middle square is the outlier shown to display no suggestive image, and the right square is the lever (small).

Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (B3), the square of the lever (large) in the second roulette T2 is lit and displayed at the end, and as shown in FIG. 34 (B4), the lever (large) is displayed as the stock image ST. NS. As a result, the player can recognize that the second promotion effect is executed.

After that, when the execution timing of the second promotion effect is reached, the stock release effect is performed as shown in FIG. 34 (B5), and then the stock image ST is erased as shown in FIG. 34 (B6). The lever image LG and the meter image showing the remaining time of the second valid period are displayed, and the second promotion effect is performed.

As illustrated in FIGS. 34 (A2) and 34 (B2), the first roulette T1 in the first specific effect is displayed substantially in the center of the effect display device 9, and the second roulette T2 in the second specific effect is an effect display. The first roulette T1 has higher visibility than the second roulette T2 because it is displayed at substantially the lower part of the device 9.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 34 (A4) and 34 (B4), the stock image ST is displayed at the same position regardless of which specific effect is executed.

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example in the case where the stock release effect is performed after the cut-in effect is performed. For example, when the button (large) is displayed as the stock image ST as shown in FIG. 35 (1) and the start timing of the cut-in effect is reached, the operation for the cut-in effect is performed as shown in FIG. 35 (2). The promotion display CT is displayed. At this time, an execution example of the first cut-in effect is shown. Then, when the operation to the push button 120 is accepted or the cut-in validity period ends, the cut-in display is performed as shown in FIG. 35 (3). At this time, by not erasing the display of the stock image ST, it is easy for the player to recognize that the stock image ST does not correspond to the cut-in effect.

After that, when the execution timing of the first promotion effect is reached, the stock release effect is performed as shown in FIG. 35 (4), and then the stock image ST is deleted as shown in FIG. 35 (5). The button image BG is displayed and the first promotion effect is performed.

In this way, when the operation in the promotion effect suggested by the displayed suggestion image and the operation in the cut-in effect executed as an effect different from the promotion effect are the same operation (for example, both to the push button 120). By displaying the suggestion image with a display priority higher than the display of the cut-in effect (see FIG. 35 (3)), the effect suggested by the suggestion image and the cut-in effect can be obtained. Is to impress the player that it is a different production. On the other hand, when the operation in the promotion effect suggested by the displayed suggestion image and the operation in the cut-in effect executed as an effect different from the promotion effect are different operations, for example, a button (large) as the suggestion image. ) Is displayed, but when executing a cut-in effect that encourages a tilting operation to the stick controller 122, it is less likely that the effect suggested by the suggested image is mistaken as a cut-in effect, so it is more likely than the suggested image. The cut-in display may be displayed with a higher display priority. As a result, the suggested image can be displayed without deteriorating the effect of the cut-in effect.

As described above, according to this embodiment, it is a gaming machine capable of executing a game, and the player's operation (in this example, a pressing operation on the push button 120 and a tilting operation on the stick controller 122). ) Is detected by the detection means (push sensor 124, tilt direction sensor unit 123 in this example) and the detection effect (in this example, the movable accessory 50 is advanced position) based on the detection of the movement by the detection means. A detection effect execution means (in this example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 for executing steps S3208 and S3228) and a promotion effect (in this example, a push button 120) that can execute the effect of advancing to Steps S2607 and S2613 in the effect control microcomputer 100, which can execute the promotion effect executing means (in this example, the first promotion effect for urging the pressing operation to the button and the second promotion effect for urging the stick controller 122 to tilt the stick controller 122). By executing either of the above, the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect is set, then step S8004 is performed, and steps S8006 and S8105 are executed), and a plurality of types of specific effects having different production modes (this example). Then, any one of steps S2607, S2608, S2613, and S2614 in the effect control microcomputer 100 is executed by the specific effect executing means (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing either the first specific effect or the second specific effect. By doing so, it is suggested that the promotion effect is executed after the specific effect is executed and the first specific effect or the second specific effect is set and then step S8004 is performed to execute steps S8006 and S8105). Multiple suggestion images (in this example, the first suggestion image (button image: button (large), button (small)) suggesting that the first promotion effect is executed, and the second promotion effect are executed. A suggestion image display control means capable of displaying any one of the second suggestion images (lever image: lever (large), lever (small)) (in this example, step S2607 in the effect control microcomputer 100). , S2613 to set the first suggestion image or the second suggestion image, then step S8004 to execute steps S8006 and S8105), and the promotion effect executing means is the suggestion image. It is possible to execute the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image based on the end of the display of (in this example, the effect control microco. The computer 100 can execute the first promotion effect based on the end of the display of the first suggestion image (button image), and the second suggestion image (lever image) is finished based on the end of the display of the second suggestion image (lever image). 2 The promotion effect can be executed (see FIG. 34)), and the suggestion image display control means can display any one of a plurality of suggestion images at different ratios based on the type of the executed specific effect (see FIG. 34). In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can display a button image when the first specific effect is executed, while it can display a lever image when the second specific effect is executed (see FIG. 34). )) It was decided. As a result, the type of specific production can be focused on, and the interest can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the player's actions that can be detected by the detection means include the push button 120 pressing operation and the stick controller 122 tilting operation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an operation of pressing the cross key 150, an operation of pressing the trigger button 123, an operation of a jog dial capable of a rotation operation, or an operation on a touch panel capable of a contact operation or a pressing operation can be detected as an operation of the player. Alternatively, the infrared sensor, the ultrasonic sensor, and the image sensor (CCD sensor, CMOS sensor) may be able to detect the movement of the player who does not come into contact with the game machine.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute an effect of advancing the movable accessory 50 to the advance position as a detection effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the effect display device 9, an effect of outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 27, or an effect of causing a predetermined light emitting member to emit light may be executed as a detection effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is decided to execute an effect of notifying whether or not it is a big hit as a detection effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is it a big hit that indicates the reliability of being a big hit? An effect for which it is uncertain whether or not it is determined, or an effect regardless of whether or not it is a big hit may be executed as a detection effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined that two types of promotion effects (first promotion effect and second promotion effect) can be executed, but it is also possible that a single type of promotion effect can be executed. However, it may be possible to execute three or more types of promotion effects.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of promotion effects that encourage different movements (operations on different operation members), but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a common movement is promoted. It may be possible to execute a plurality of promotion effects. Specifically, as a plurality of promotion effects for urging the push button 120 to be pressed, a large display promotion display that imitates the push button 120 is displayed in a large size and a small display promotion display that displays the button image in a small size is executed. It may be possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a plurality of types of specific effects having different production modes, it is possible to execute a first specific effect for displaying the first roulette wheel and a second specific effect for displaying the second roulette wheel. However, the specific production mode is not limited to these. For example, any effect is executed as a specific effect, such as an effect of displaying whether or not the item thrown by the character is within a predetermined frame, or an effect of counting down the time until the suggested image is displayed. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, the specific effect is executed at the timing provided for each fluctuation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific effect may be executed at a timing determined by lottery among a plurality of timings. In addition, a specific effect may be executed in synchronization with the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined that a success pattern for displaying the suggestion image and a failure pattern for not displaying the suggestion image are provided when the specific effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this and is specific. When the production is executed, the suggestion image may be displayed (always succeeds).

Further, in the present embodiment, the promotion effect is always executed when the suggestion image is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a pattern in which the suggestion image is displayed and the promotion effect is executed may be provided, and a pattern in which the suggestion image is displayed but the promotion effect is not executed may be provided.

Further, depending on the display mode of the suggestion image, it may be configured to show the reliability of executing the promotion effect. For example, it may be suggested that the above-mentioned button (large) executes the first promotion effect at a higher rate than the button (small).

In addition, as a characteristic of each specific effect, the first specific effect is easy to succeed (it is easy to display a suggestion image), but when it is successful, a suggestion image with low reliability for executing the promotion effect is likely to be displayed, while the second Although it is difficult for the specific effect to succeed (it is difficult to display the suggestion image), when it succeeds, the suggestion image with high reliability for executing the promotion effect may be easily displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is decided that the effect corresponding to the suggestion image is executed (stock is released) at the timing immediately before notifying whether or not it is a big hit in the super reach. The stock is not limited, for example, when a specific effect is performed during a predetermined fluctuation and a suggestion image is displayed, the stock is released after the end of the fluctuation (for example, during the next fluctuation of the fluctuation, during the jackpot game state). It may be emitted so that the detection effect can be executed.

Further, the stock may be released at any one of a plurality of timings. For example, either the first timing immediately before notifying whether or not it is a big hit in super reach and the second timing before the first timing (for example, the timing for executing the above-mentioned cut-in effect). The stock may be released. This makes it possible to pay attention to the timing at which the stock is released.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a plurality of suggestion images, a button image and a lever image suggesting the execution of different types of promotion effects are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the same type of promotion effect is displayed. It may be possible to display a plurality of suggestion images suggesting the execution of the promotion effect. Specifically, the first button image and the second button image can be displayed as a plurality of suggestion images, and it is suggested that any of the button images is executed to promote the operation of the push button 120. May be good.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the first specific effect is executed in the success pattern, the button image is displayed at a rate of 100% and the lever image is displayed at a rate of 0% (that is, the lever image is displayed). On the other hand, when the second specific effect is executed in the success pattern, the lever image is displayed at a rate of 100% and the button image is displayed at a rate of 0% (that is, the button image can be displayed). By doing so, it was decided to "display one of multiple suggested images at different ratios based on the type of specific effect performed", but the specific selection ratio is not included in this. Not limited. For example, when the first specific effect is executed in the success pattern, the button image is displayed at a rate of 70% and the lever image is displayed at a rate of 30%, while the second specific effect is displayed in the success pattern. When executed, the button image may be displayed at a rate of 20% and the lever image may be displayed at a rate of 80%.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special effect executing means (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of special effects (super reach A and super reach B in this example). , A portion that executes steps S8004 and S8105 when a variation pattern with superreach is selected), and the specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect during the execution of the special effect, and the special effect is being executed. It is possible to execute one of a plurality of specific effects at different ratios based on the type of effect (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is the first specific when Super Reach A is being executed. It was decided that the effect can be executed, and the second specific effect can be executed when the super reach B is being executed (see FIG. 34). As a result, the type of specific production can be focused on, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the super reach is described as a special effect, but any effect such as a notice effect during fluctuation or a big hit effect may be executed as a special effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the specific effect is executed during the execution of Super Reach A, the first specific effect is executed at a rate of 100% and the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 0% (). That is, the second specific effect cannot be executed.) On the other hand, when the specific effect is executed during the execution of Super Reach B, the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 100% and the first specific effect is executed at a rate of 0%. By executing a specific effect (that is, the second specific effect cannot be executed), "execution of one of a plurality of specific effects at different ratios based on the type of special effect being executed". However, the specific selection ratio is not limited to this. For example, when a specific effect is executed during the execution of Super Reach A, the first specific effect is executed at a rate of 70% and the second specific effect is executed at a rate of 30%, while the execution of Super Reach B is performed. When the specific effect is executed, the first specific effect may be executed at a rate of 20% and the second specific effect may be executed at a rate of 80%.

Further, in the present embodiment, the suggestion image display control means can display the suggestion image at the same position regardless of the type of the executed specific effect (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is the first It was decided that the suggestion image (button image, lever image) can be displayed at the same position when the specific effect is executed and when the second specific effect is executed (see FIG. 34). As a result, the type of specific production can be focused on, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, an effect executing means (in this example, a cut-in effect) capable of executing an effect different from the detection effect (in this example, a cut-in effect) based on the detection of the motion during the display of the suggestion image. , A portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 for executing step S3308) and a predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect (in this example, a stock release effect) indicating that the promotion effect based on the suggestion image is executed. (In this example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the stock release effect is set by executing any one of steps S2607 and S2613, then step S8004 is performed, and steps S8006 and S8105 are executed). , The suggestion image display control means ends the display of the suggestion image after the predetermined effect is executed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the display of the suggestion image after the stock release effect ends. (See FIG. 35)) This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the effect based on the suggestion image has been executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the specific effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of specific effects having different visibility (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is the effect display device 9). Either the first specific effect that displays the first roulette at the substantially center and the second specific effect that displays the second roulette at the substantially lower part of the effect display device 9 can be executed), suggestion image display control. The means may or may not display the suggestion image based on the execution of the specific effect (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 has either a success pattern or a failure pattern). The suggestion image is displayed at a higher rate when the specific effect of the high-visibility type is executed than when the specific effect of the low-visibility type is executed. In this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the first specific effect in a success pattern at a higher rate than the second specific effect (see FIGS. 30A and 30B). .. As a result, the suggestion image is displayed at a higher rate when the specific effect of the high-visibility type is executed than when the specific effect of the low-visibility type is executed, so that the deterioration of the interest is prevented. Can be done.

In the present embodiment, it is determined that the display position closer to the center of the display area of the effect display device 9 is a specific effect with higher visibility, but the visibility is higher based on other factors. May be set. For example, the larger the displayed image, the higher the visibility, or the higher the display density, the higher the visibility.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the accessory suggestion effect is executed in a fluctuation in which none of the promotion effects is executed, the movable accessory 50 is automatically controlled to operate at a predetermined timing. Not limited. For example, in addition to the push button 120 whose operation is promoted by the first promotion effect and the stick controller 122 whose operation is promoted by the second promotion effect, other operation means are provided, and any of the promotion effects can be used. When the accessory suggestion effect is executed in a variation that is not executed, the movable accessory 50 may be operated and controlled based on the operation of the other operating means.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the character suggestion effect can be executed only in the fluctuation without the pseudo-ream, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the character suggestion effect is executed even in the fluctuation accompanied by the pseudo-ream. It may be possible. That is, it may be possible to execute the specific effect, the display of the suggestion image, and the promotion effect even in the fluctuation accompanied by the pseudo-ream.

Further, although the description is omitted in the present embodiment, it is possible to control the advantageous state which is advantageous for the player, and it is possible to execute any one of a plurality of types of promotion effects having different expectations controlled in the advantageous state. , The suggestion image indicating that the promotion effect with low expectation controlled in the advantageous state is executed is changed to the suggestion image indicating that the promotion effect with high expectation controlled in the advantageous state is executed. It may be possible. For example, each effect may be executed as in the display example shown in FIG.

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example in which the display mode of the suggested image changes when the button (small) is displayed as the suggested image. For example, after it is shown that the super reach A has been developed as shown in FIG. 36 (1), the first roulette T1 in the first specific effect is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 36 (2). Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (3), the fluctuation display of the first roulette T1 ends, the button (small) is stopped and displayed, and the button (small) is displayed as the stock image ST as shown in FIG. 36 (4). Will be done.

After that, the stock image ST may change from the button (small) to the button (large) as shown in FIG. 36 (5), or the stock image ST may change from the button (small) as shown in FIG. 36 (6). It may be changed from to lever (large).

Specifically, the effect control CPU 100 determines the change pattern of the suggestion image in steps S2606 and S2612, and changes the suggestion image by performing the effect using the process table according to the determined change pattern. It is possible to realize. As the change pattern, for example, a pattern that changes from a button (small) to a button (large), a pattern that changes from a button (small) to a lever (small), and a pattern that changes from a button (small) to a lever (large). And a pattern that does not change from the button (small) may be provided.

As described above, the portion capable of executing steps S305 to S307 in the advantageous state control means (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. ), And the promotion effect execution means is controlled in an advantageous state and has a higher reliability of being a big hit than the first promotion effect and the first promotion effect with different expectations (in this example, the first promotion effect). Any one of the second promotion effect) can be executed, and the suggestion image display control means is controlled to the advantageous state from the suggestion image indicating that the promotion effect with low expectation is executed. It is possible to change and display a suggestion image indicating that the promotion effect with a high degree of expectation is executed (in this example, the button image suggesting the execution of the first promotion effect suggests the execution of the second promotion effect. It may be possible to change to a lever image (see FIG. 36)). As a result, the suggestion image can be changed after the suggestion image is displayed, so that the suggestion image can be focused on.

Here, an example in which the button (small) displayed as the stock image ST changes to another suggestion image before the stock release effect is executed is shown, but the button (small) is displayed after the stock release effect is executed. May change to another suggestive image. For example, when the stock release effect is performed and the display of the suggestion image ends, the button (small) may be changed to another suggestion image, and the promotion effect corresponding to the suggested image after the change may be executed.

Further, the number of changes of the suggestion image is not limited to once, and it may be possible to change the suggestion image twice or more.

Further, it may be possible to execute the change suggestion effect suggesting that the suggestion image changes, or it may be possible to execute the change suggestion effect even when a pattern that does not change is set.

Further, here, from the suggestion image showing that the promotion effect with low expectation controlled in the advantageous state is executed, to the suggestion image showing that the promotion effect with high expectation controlled in the advantageous state is executed. Although it has been explained that the change is made, in a game machine that suggests the reliability of executing the promotion effect by the display mode of the suggestion image, the reliability of executing the promotion effect is started from the less reliable suggestion image for executing the promotion effect. It may be changed to a suggestion image with a high degree.

Further, although the description is omitted in the above-described embodiment, the suggestion image display control means can display the suggestion image in different modes depending on the degree of expectation before the promotion effect is executed, and the promotion effect execution means. Performs the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image based on the fact that the suggestion image is in a specific state, and while the suggestion image is displayed, what is the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image? It may be possible to carry out different promotion effects. Specifically, it will be described with reference to the following modified examples. The description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

In this modification, the auxiliary effect display device 90 is provided on the upper side of the effect display device 9. The auxiliary effect display device 90 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) smaller than the effect display device 9, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the auxiliary effect display device 90, an effect image or the like related to the variable display in the effect display device 9 is displayed. Although the auxiliary effect display device 90 may be provided at another position, the auxiliary effect display device 90 displays various effect images related to the variable display in the effect display device 9, so that the auxiliary effect display device 90 is located in the vicinity of the effect display device 9. It is preferable that it is provided.

Further, in this modification, it is possible to execute an operation effect such as displaying an image based on the detection of a predetermined operation by the player during the predetermined operation valid period. A plurality of types of operation effects are provided, and based on the detection of the pressing operation of the push button 120, the first operation effect of displaying a predetermined image and the tilting operation of the stick controller 122 are detected. Originally, it includes a second operation effect of displaying a predetermined image. Further, in this modification, the operation effect can be executed at the first timing before the reach is established and the second timing after the reach is established during the variable display. However, in order to secure a period for executing the operation effect, the execution of the operation effect is restricted when the variation period of the variation display is less than a predetermined period. In this modified example, when the fluctuation period of the variation display is less than a predetermined period, the operation effect is not executed, but only a part of the operation effect may be executed. Further, even in the case of a fluctuation pattern with an extremely low degree of expectation, the execution of the operation effect may be restricted so as not to give expectations unnecessarily.

Further, in this modification, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting that the operation effect is executed. In this modification, as a suggestion effect, it is suggested that the operation effect is executed by displaying a predetermined image on the auxiliary effect display device 90. Specifically, in the auxiliary effect display device 90, when the effect mode is the first pattern, the image imitating the push button 120 is displayed in blue, and when the effect mode is the second pattern, the image imitating the push button 120 is displayed. Is displayed in red, and when the effect mode is the third pattern, the image imitating the stick controller 122 is displayed in blue, and when the effect mode is the fourth pattern, the image imitating the stick controller 122 is displayed in red. Hereinafter, an image imitating the push button 120 and an image imitating the stick controller 122 will also be referred to as a suggestion image.

Further, in this modification, when the suggestion effect is started, the suggestion image imitating the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 is displayed in a transparent state on the auxiliary effect display device 90. Then, when the suggested image changes to the non-transparent state, the operation effect is started. Specifically, when the suggestion effect of the first pattern is executed, the suggestion image imitating the push button 120 is displayed in a blue transparent state, and when the suggestion image changes to a blue non-transparent state, the operation effect is performed. To be started. If the suggestion image does not change to the non-transparent state, the operation effect is not started (for example, it occurs when the suggestion effect corresponding to the operation effect non-execution timing is executed). In addition to such a configuration, in this modified example, an action effect suggesting that the suggestion image changes to a non-transparent state can be executed in response to the suggestion effect. In addition, the action effect can be executed by a plurality of effect modes.

Further, in this modification, as an action effect, the auxiliary effect display device 90 displays an effect image around the suggestion image. The production modes of the first to third patterns are provided, and the size of the effect image is different for each. The effect image of the first pattern is the smallest, the effect image of the second pattern is the next smallest, and the effect image of the third pattern is the largest. That is, the suggestion image changes to a non-transparent state depending on the size of the effect image, and the degree of expectation that the operation effect is executed is different.

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing specific examples of the operation effect, the suggestion effect, and the action effect. In FIG. 37, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), (3), and so on. In the example of FIG. 37, at the first timing, the first operation effect is executed by the low expectation pattern, the suggestion effect corresponding to the first operation effect is performed by the first pattern, and the action effect corresponding to the suggestion effect is first. Execute according to the pattern. Further, while the first operation effect is being executed at the first timing, the suggestion effect suggesting that the second operation effect is executed at the second timing is executed by the third pattern.

As shown in FIG. 37 (1), it is assumed that the effect display device 9 has started the variable display of the effect symbol. As shown in FIG. 37 (2), as a suggestion effect suggesting that the first operation effect is executed when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol, the suggestion image 201a is transmitted in blue in the auxiliary effect display device 90. It is displayed in the state (in the example of FIG. 37 (2), the image imitating the push button 120 is displayed in the unhatched state). Further, at this time, a notification sound indicating that the suggestion effect is started is output. By outputting the notification sound, the player can be made to recognize that the suggestion effect is started.

When a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect, as an action effect, the effect image 202 having a small size is displayed around the suggestion image 201a in the auxiliary effect display device 90. Since the effect image 202 displayed by the action effect is larger in size and more visible than the suggestion image 201a, the action effect can be noticed. However, in order to make it easier to recognize the state change of the suggestion image 201a, at least a part of the suggestion image 201a is displayed with priority over the effect image 202 (that is, it is displayed at a higher position). Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (4), in the auxiliary effect display device 90, the blue transparent state suggested image 201a changes to the blue non-transparent suggested image 201b (in the example of FIG. 37 (4)). , An image imitating the push button 120 is displayed in a hatched state). In addition, when the suggestion effect corresponding to the non-execution timing of the operation effect is performed, that is, when the suggestion effect is executed but the operation effect is not executed, the suggestion image is deleted by the action effect. In this way, the effect effect is configured to incite whether or not the suggestion image changes to the non-transparent state (that is, whether or not the operation effect is started) by the action effect that directly acts on the suggestion image. Can be enhanced.

In the auxiliary effect display device 90, the suggestion image 201b changed to a blue non-transparent state, and when the display control is performed to move the suggestion image 201b to the lower part of the display area and outside the display area, the suggestion image 201b is replaced in the effect display device 9. The operation promotion image 203 including the element and the character string “press the button!” Appears from the upper part of the display area, and the display control for moving to the center is performed (FIG. 37 (5)). When a suggestion image imitating the stick controller 122 is displayed on the auxiliary effect display device 90, for example, on the effect display device 90, the element of this suggestion image and the character string "pull the lever!" An operation promotion image including is displayed. By displaying the operation promotion image, it is notified that the operation effect has been started, and the operation is promoted. By the display control linked between the auxiliary effect display device 90 and the effect display device 9, it is possible to make the image imitating the push button 120 appear to have moved from the auxiliary effect display device 90 to the effect display device 9. It is possible to enhance the interlocking between the suggestion effect and the operation effect, and enhance the effect.

In this modification, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting that another operation effect is executed at another timing while the operation effect is being executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 37 (6), as a suggestion effect suggesting that the second operation effect is executed at the second timing while the first operation effect is being executed at the first timing, the auxiliary effect is used. The suggestion image 204 is displayed in the blue transparent state on the display device 90 (in the example of FIG. 37 (6), the image imitating the stick controller 122 is displayed in the unhatched state). Further, at this time, a notification sound indicating that the suggestion effect is started is output. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming monotonous and enhance the effect of the effect.

In this modification, the operation effect being executed is executed under certain conditions so as not to be confused with another operation effect suggested by the suggestion effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37, a suggestion image is displayed on the auxiliary effect display device 90 as a suggestion effect, and an operation promotion image is displayed on the effect display device 9 as an operation effect. They are displayed at a distance (that is, not too close). In addition, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and in order to prevent confusion, for example, the execution timings may not overlap (or the overlapping period may be short). Further, for example, while the operation effect is being executed, the execution of the suggestion effect suggesting that another operation effect is executed at another timing is started, but the notification sound indicating that the suggestion effect is started is emitted. Instead of outputting, a notification sound indicating that the suggestion effect is being executed may be output after the operation effect being executed is completed.

In this modified example, the operation effect may be executed without executing the suggestion effect. Therefore, for example, the suggestion effect A suggesting that the operation effect is executed at the second timing (as a result, the suggestion image changes immediately before the second timing, suggesting that the operation effect is executed. , It is unknown at what timing the operation effect is executed at the start of the suggestion effect), but when the operation effect is started at the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol, the suggestion effect is performed at the first timing during which the suggestion effect A is being executed. It is possible that an operation effect different from the operation effect suggested by A (that is, an operation effect without a suggestion effect) is executed. Even in such a case, it is desirable to execute the operation effect under certain conditions so as not to confuse the operation effect being executed with another operation effect suggested by the suggestion effect.

Then, when the pressing operation of the push button is detected, as shown in FIG. 37 (7), the operation promotion image 203 is erased in the effect display device 9, and the character alone has a dialogue pattern A (FIG. 37 (7). In the example of), the operation effect image 205 saying “chance!”) Is displayed, and the first operation effect at the first timing ends.

As described above, in this modification, the suggestion image display control means displays the suggestion image on the auxiliary effect display device 90 as the suggestion effect (in this example, as the suggestion effect) before the promotion effect is executed. (See FIG. 37 (2)) can be displayed in different modes (in this example, any of the first to fourth patterns) depending on the degree of expectation, and the promotion effect executing means has a suggestion image in a specific state (this). In the example, based on the fact that the state is non-transparent), the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is executed (see FIGS. 37 (4) to (5)), and while the suggestion image is displayed, It may be possible to execute a promotion effect different from the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image (see FIG. 37 (6)). According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the above embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9" are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown. I can't be limited. For example, the variably displayed symbol and the derived symbol do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

Regarding the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine (so-called first-class gaming machine) that shifts to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol has been described, but the variable provided in the gaming area has been described. A gaming machine (so-called second-class gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot gaming state based on a gaming ball winning (V winning) in a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in the winning ball device (so-called accessory). , It may be applied to a gaming machine in which the first type and the second type are combined.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to the probabilistic state based on the jackpot type of the jackpot that has occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific area through which the game ball can pass is provided in the big winning opening, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during the big hit, the game shifts to a probabilistic state, while the game ball passes through the specific area during the big hit. It may be such that it shifts to the normal state when it does not pass. In that case, by changing the ease of passing the game ball to the specific area depending on the jackpot type, a substantial probability variation jackpot and a non-probability variation jackpot may be realized. For example, the ease of passing the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the big winning opening depending on the big hit type. Specifically, the big hit type with a long opening time of the big winning opening is set as a big hit (substantially probable variable big hit) that the game ball can easily pass through to a specific area, and the big hit type with a short opening time of the big winning opening is played in a specific area. It may be a big hit (substantially non-probable variable big hit) that the ball does not easily pass through.

In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the variation time, the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, when the variation is started, 1 Although an example of transmitting one variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a sliding effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. 2 After the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform the effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted, but the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. It may be mounted on one board. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. Two boards may be provided with the effect control board of 2.

In the above embodiment, "different ratios" are not limited to those having different ratios due to relationships such as A: B = 70%: 30% and A: B = 30%: 70%. It is a concept that includes those having different ratios due to the relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one having 100% allocation and the other having 0% allocation).

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is another substrate (for example, FIG. 3). The sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc., and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35) shown in the above. A control command may be transmitted so as to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 by executing control related to voice control and lamp control according to the operation, and further changing the received command to the command as it is or, for example, a simplified command. You may send it to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 side determines whether or not a big hit is achieved and the winning judgment (look-ahead judgment) of the variation pattern type, and a command (symbol designation command) indicating the winning judgment result. , Variable category command) is transmitted, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the command indicating the winning determination result. , The effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a winning determination (look-ahead determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 sends a command for specifying only the values of the jackpot determination random number (random R) and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted when the start winning is generated. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform a winning determination (look-ahead determination) based on the value of a random number specified by those commands.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine, but in the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are used according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, it is applied to the slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is used in which a gaming medium is used as a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize, and is not limited to a gaming ball. It can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine that encloses a game medium such as the above and gives a score when the conditions for giving a prize are satisfied.

The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

1 Pachinko game machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 Special variable winning ball device 27 Speaker 31 Game control board (main board)
50 Movable accessory 56 CPU
70 Audio output board 560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
120 push button 122 stick controller

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can execute games,
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
A detection effect execution means capable of executing a detection effect based on the detection of the operation by the detection means, and a detection effect execution means.
A promotion effect execution means capable of executing the promotion effect that promotes the operation, and
A specific effect execution means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects having different production modes, and
A suggestion image display control means capable of displaying any one of a plurality of suggestion images suggesting that the promotion effect is executed after the specific effect is executed.
It is equipped with a special effect execution means that can execute any of multiple types of special effects.
The specific effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of specific effects having different visibility.
The promotion effect execution means is
Based on the end of the display of the suggestion image, the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image can be executed.
While the suggestion image is being displayed, it is possible to execute the during-display promotion effect that encourages the same movement as the player's movement in the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image.
Based on the fact that the suggestion image is in a specific state, the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is executed, and while the suggestion image is displayed, the promotion effect different from the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is displayed. The production can be performed,
The specific effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of specific effects at different ratios based on the type of special effect being executed.
The suggested image display control means
It is possible to display one of the plurality of suggestion images at different ratios based on the type of specific effect performed.
There are cases where the suggestion image is displayed or not based on the execution of the specific effect, and when the specific effect with high visibility is executed, the specific effect with low visibility is displayed. Show suggestion images at a higher rate than when it is executed,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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